SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS 26/27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield Public Schools in Rhode Island seeks substitute paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are part-time and may be filled for as many or as few days as needed, with a maximum of 28 hours available within the district.

Starting date is August 25, 2026, and pay is $16 per hour. Applicants may need TA certification or related education; citizenship or work visa is required to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification with Qualifying Para Pro Assessment test results
• Associates degree with teacher assistant training certification
• Bachelors degree with teacher assistant training certification
• Any degree with childcare coursework (TA certification not needed)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Skills

Eligibility to work in the US

Education

Teacher Assistant Training Certification

Associates degree with TA cert

Bachelors degree with TA cert

Childcare coursework degree

Job description

SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS 26/27 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5844336

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Substitute paraprofessionals (teacher assistants) positions available with the Smithfield Public Schools for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Experience is preferred, but not required.

DON'T HAVE A TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION? Find more information: RI Department of Education Teacher Assistant Training Information

Applicants can work as many or as few days as positions allow and depending upon job availability as needed within the district, with a maximum of 28 hours.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 Per Hour

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to Smithfield Public Schools

Smithfield is a suburb located 10 miles northwest of Providence. Smithfield Public Schools serves over 2,200 students in Pre K-12 in 5 schools: Smithfield High School, Gallagher Middle School, and 3 elementary schools.Our promise:Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.

Job Requirements

• Substitute teacher assistant positions require the following:
  • Teacher Assistant Training Program Certification with Qualifying Para Pro Assessment test results
  • Associates degree along with teacher assistant training certification
  • Bachelors degree along with teacher assistant training certification
  • Any degree with childcare coursework, (teacher assistant training certification not needed in this case)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Smithfield Public Schools
• 49 Farnum Pike
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: [phone]

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